March, 2018

San Diego Symphony Presents: Miles Davis- Kind of Blue

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Blog Author:San Diego's Jazz 88.3

Posted on:March 26, 2018

Jazz 88.3 is proud to support the San Diego Symphony as they present: "Miles Davis' Kind of Blue--In Concert, Saturday, April 28th--part of their Jazz @ the Jacobs concert series! Miles Davis released his classic Kind of Blue album in 1959; it subsequently became one of the best-selling jazz albums of all time and changed the possibilities of jazz forever. Jazz @ The Jacobs Series Curator, Gilbert Castellanos will present a live performance of every track of Kind of Blue in collaboration with some of today’s hottest young jazz artists. For more information, or to purchase tickets, click here!

Jazz Night at Petco Park- Wednesday, April 18th

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Posted on:March 26, 2018

Join us for a truly once-in-a-lifetime VIP opportunity as you can watch your San Diego Padres play against their most-heated rival, The Los Angeles Dodgers. You will sit atop the Western Metal Supply building and enjoy a private party- consume gourmet ballpark food and enjoy non-alcoholic beverages (a hosted bar will also be available). The $94 ticket price also includes a 1-year Jazz 88 membership. The event is almost sold out so call immediately- 619-388-3037 or e-mail Ken Borgers. MORE ON GAME NIGHT...

Art of Elan Presents: Highways & Byways

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Blog Author:San Diego's Jazz 88.3

Posted on:March 26, 2018

Jazz 88.3 is proud to support Art of Elan as they present: Highways and Byways at the Music Box, located in the heart of Little Italy, Sunday, April 8th at 7PM! This one-night only special presentation will feature a lineup including a world premiere by acclaimed young Chicago composer Dan Visconti, the Chicago-based Kontras Quartet, and legendary jazz artist Branford Marsalis. This special collaborative concert includes pieces that are rooted in various folk traditions, tying together the old and new, the familiar and less-traveled, the classical and jazz/blues traditions. For more information, or to purchase tickets, simply click here!

Jazz @ the Point

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Posted on:March 21, 2018

Jazz 88.3 is proud to support Jazz @ the Point happening this Saturday, March 24th (7:30PM) at Crill Performance Hall (Main Campus) at Point Loma Nazarine University! The lineup includes the PLNU Jazz Band with a special guest artist Willie Murillo (trumpet), and Becky Martin (vocals). For more information, click here!

Jazz Live- Frank Potenza Trio

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Posted on:March 13, 2018

Jazz Live will celebrate the great Joe Pass at TONIGHT's concert. Guitarist Frank Potenza returns to the Saville Theatre and brings with him a terrific trio (Luther Hughes- bass, Jim Plank- drums). The concert is for Jazz 88 members only. The show is SOLD OUT, but unreserved tickets will be distributed at 7:30pm the night of the show.  If you are not a member please contact Ken Borgers (619-388-3301) or e-mail him. As always, Thanks to Big Front Door Sandwich Shop for providing food for the Jazz Live artists. Remember, that good ole' parking pass and come hungry, because a food truck will be on site!

Swing into Spring- KSDS Membership Campaign

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Blog Author:San Diego's Jazz 88.3

Posted on:March 10, 2018

The KSDS Spring Membership Campaign has concluded. The campaign was a huge success and our record-setting total was because of you. Thank you so much! If you missed it you can donate on-line right now. If you requested a thank-you gift with your contribution, you will receive it as soon as we are able to process your request and order it from our distributors. Unfortunately, we cannot provide a delivery date and some items take a significant amount of time to obtain. We appreciate your patience.

Here are the top ten artists of the drive:
  • 1- Dave Brubeck
  • 2- Stan Getz
  • 3- Sarah Vaughan
  • 4- Chet Baker
  • 5- Duke Ellington
  • 6- Bill Evans
  • 7- Louis Armstrong
  • 8- Billie Holiday
  • 9- Count Basie
  • 10- Nina Simone
Retired Winners include-  Miles Davis- (Fall, 2015), John Coltrane- (Spring, 2016), Frank Sinatra (Fall, 2016), Ella Fitzgerald (Spring, 2017), Thelonious Monk (Fall, 2017)

San Diego Latino Film Festival 2018

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Posted on:March 7, 2018

The San Diego Latino Film Festival is celebrating its 25th Anniversary! Don’t miss out on the biggest fiesta of the year! Enjoy over 160 films featuring your favorite movie stars like Fernanda Castillo and Ricardo Darín. Sing along and dance at their live concerts and parties, and indulge in a delicious mix of Latino flavors at the Sabor Latino Food Fest. The festival takes place NOW through 25th at AMC Fashion Valley. Click here to get your festival passes today! 

Francis Parker Summer Jazz Workshop!

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Blog Author:San Diego's Jazz 88.3

Posted on:March 1, 2018

The 8th Annual Francis Parker Summer Jazz Workshop, in partnership with Jazz 88.3 and The Music Box, offers middle and high school students an opportunity to study and play music with professional jazz musicians while learning performance skills, improvisation, jazz theory and history. One-week sessions are held at Francis Parker School's Thiemann Music Center, a state-of-the-art facility with dedicated classrooms and practice studios. Here, students grow musically as they learn to express themselves through the art of jazz improvisation. Students give a closing performance at The Music Box, located in the heart of Little Italy, one of San Diego's premier concert venues. We welcome beginning, intermediate and advanced students at this hands-on workshop designed to nurture their growth as musicians, technically and creatively. The workshop is officially underway! For more information, click here